NORTH COAST, Calif. – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around Lake County and the North Coast during the coming week.

Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.

Caltrans will suspend most work on Northern California highways from Friday, Dec. 22, through Monday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday.

However, in the case of unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans Maintenance forces to respond to emergency situations.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 29

– Highway Construction on the Lakeport Blvd Overcrossing will continue. The offramp will be closed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays. Motorists should seek an alternative route.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– Emergency slide repairs at 1 mile South Mill Bank Resort will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 24 hours a day weekdays. Motorist should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 20

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for tree work from Two Rock Lookout to Willits Cemetery Road on Tuesday, Dec. 26, and Wednesday, Dec. 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 101

– Slide repairs from Comminsky Station Road to the Pieta Creek Bridge will continue. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

– Routine maintenance near Frog Woman Rock will continue. Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

– Emergency wildfire repairs at Ridgewood Ranch Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 24 hours a day weekdays. Motorist should anticipate 15-minute delays.

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for tree work from Uva Drive to Reeves Canyon Road from Tuesday, Dec. 26, through Thursday, Dec. 28. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

– Emergency work near Hermitage Vista Point will continue. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane 24 hours a day. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Emergency slide repairs at Piercy will continue. Lane restrictions will be in effect 24 hours a day. Motorist should minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 175

– Emergency storm damage repairs at various locations from 1.7 miles east of Buckman Drive to the Lake/Mendocino County line will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary traffic signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 271

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work at Big Dam and Marion Lane on Tuesday, Dec. 26. through Thursday, Dec. 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

The Caltrans Traffic Operations Office has reviewed each project and determined that individual project delays are expected to be less than the statewide policy maximum of 30 minutes, unless noted otherwise above.

For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).